It can't be long before hitting is eliminated completely. There is just too much focus on the few hits thrown now, they will slowly chip away at it until it is gone. The league doesn't want the story to be about a hit Tom threw the next morning.
The modern day overly sensitive fans just can't stomach watching their players get hit without having a meltdown. It's like they forget they are watching a hockey game. Yeo calling it a predatory hit - cry me a river Yeo - you have had your fair share of known pugilists. His player probably feigned injury which is all the rage, and he bought in.